Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack, Tal Gambit
1. e4 c5 2. f4 d5 3. exd5 Nf6
4. Bb5+−0.05
The position is roughly equal. Stockfish 18, depth 18.
Analyze this positionIn the Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack, Tal Gambit (B21), reached after 1. e4 c5 2. f4 d5 3. exd5 Nf6, Stockfish 18 recommends 4. Bb5+ for White. The position is roughly equal (−0.05).
Top engine moves
- −0.054. Bb5+ Bd7 5. Bxd7+ Qxd7 6. c4 e6 7. dxe6 Qxe6+ 8. Qe2 Nc6
- −0.134. Nc3 Nxd5 5. Nf3 e6 6. g3 Nc6 7. Bg2 Be7 8. Ne5 Nd4
- −0.254. Nf3 Nxd5 5. Nc3 e6 6. Bb5+ Bd7 7. Bxd7+ Qxd7 8. Ne5 Nxc3
Frequently asked questions
What is the best move in the Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack, Tal Gambit?
After 1. e4 c5 2. f4 d5 3. exd5 Nf6, Stockfish 18 at depth 18 recommends 4. Bb5+ for White, continuing Bd7 5. Bxd7+ Qxd7 6. c4 e6 7. dxe6 Qxe6+ 8. Qe2 Nc6. The position is roughly equal (−0.05). The next best moves are 4. Nc3 (−0.13) and 4. Nf3 (−0.25).
Is the Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack, Tal Gambit a good opening?
Stockfish rates the position at −0.05: the position is roughly equal. Evaluations this early in the game are small, so practical results depend far more on knowing the plans and typical structures than on the engine's number.
What is the ECO code of the Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack, Tal Gambit?
B21. ECO codes classify chess openings from A00 to E99; B is the volume for semi-open games (other than the French).
Opening names from the Lichess opening book (CC0). Pieces by Colin M.L. Burnett (GPLv2+).